Eagle clad Ascent outswing French door installation instructions These instructions are for typical installation in new typical wood frame wall construction. These instructions and methods are not intended for use in other construction types or for replacement installations. These instructions and methods may not be appropriate for a specific installation due to design of the building, construction methods used, building conditions or site conditions, any of which may require different methods or procedures. You and your architect or installing contractor are responsible for determining the method and procedures appropriate to your specific installation. These instructions are for Ascent outswing French doors with a high performance sill only. Installation instructions for other types of doors are available at http://www.eaglewindow.com STEP 1 Be sure you have all tools required: Tape measure Square Level Hammer Utility knife or scissors Power drill and bits STEP 2 Stapler Flat-blade screwdriver and phillips screw driver Be sure you have a sufficient supply of all materials required: Take care to anticipate all material needs before beginning work. Additional materials may be needed in any particular installation. Shims or spacers made of cedar or other impervious material Hinge Shims (as required to adjust door) Closed-cell foam backer rod or sealant backer (12' to 30' per door) Interior trim and/ or jamb extensions (as required) Moistop 6" E-Z Seal Flashing For more information, visit: www.fortifiber.com Page 1 High quality exterior grade silicone sealant Great Stuff Pro Window & Door Insulating Foam For more information, visit: www.dow.com Screws, (2 per hinge) #8 X 2-1/8" Finish to Match 2" galvanized roofing nails (1/4 pound per door)
Door installation diagram: Head flashing Weather-resistant barrier Modified weather-resistant barrier Corner flashing applied over nail fin in each corner Rough opening Jamb flashing Door Door flange Prepare rough opening. Be sure opening is is plumb, level and square. STEP 3 NOTE: See Steps 22 and 23 for proper method of integrating head flashing and weather-resistant barrier. Page 2
STEP 4 Cut weather-resistant barrier. ❷ 2nd cut ❸ 3rd cut Make a 6" cut up from each top corner at a 45 angle to allow the weather barrier to be lapped over the fin at the head of the door ❶ 1st cut Weather-resistant barrier STEP 5 Prepare rough opening. Secure weather-resistant barrier. Page 3
STEP 6 Remove door packaging. STEP 7 Apply extension jambs, if required by installation. Page 4
STEP 8 Apply sealant. Apply two 3/8" nominal beads of sealant across sill and extend 6" up each side jamb of Rough Opening. NOTE: Ensure that Rough Opening is free of voids, holes, chipping or other conditions. Add shims at sill as required to ensure sill is level. 6" STEP 9 Apply sealant to back side of nail fin. Apply continuous 3/8" nominal bead of sealant to the interior (backside) of the door flange over the pre-punched nail holes Door flange Page 5
STEP 10 From outside, tip unit into place. Insert the door into the opening from the exterior. Place the bottom of the door into the opening and tilt the door into position. Center the door between the sides of the opening to allow for shimming. NOTE: Ensure that door sill is properly embedded in sealant. STEP 11 Temporarily secure. Insert one galvanized nail into corner and several additional pre-punched holes in nail fin to secure door while shimming plumb, level, square and true. Page 6
STEP 12 Interior view Insert shims. NOTE: Add shims at sill as required to ensure sill is level. 1" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 1" ❸ Adjust the shims as needed to plumb and square the door ❷ Add additional shims at the midpoint and every 12" O.C. 1" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 1" 1" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 1" ❶ Place shims 1" from each corner of door STEP 13 Be certain door is plumb, level, square and true. Page 7
STEP 14 Nail into place. Fasten the door into place by driving a galvanized nail into each pre-punched hole in the nail fin STEP 15 Remove shipping blocks from bottom of door panel and tighten installation screws. NOTE: On double doors only, remove 2 strike screws at head and sill and replace with #8 x 2-1/8" screws with matching finish. Page 8
STEP 16 Install hinge shims. Insert shim into cup and behind hinges as needed to adjust panel reveals. Install hinge set screws. STEP 17 Install (2) #8 X 2-1/2" wood screws with matching finish in each hinge. Note: Some doors have four hinges per side. In this case, use two set screws in the top and bottom two hinges, and one set screw in each of the middle two hinges (second hole down from top of hinge). Adjust door. STEP 18 Operate the door several times to verify proper and smooth operation. Ensure that the door will latch correctly. Page 9
STEP 19 Apply sealant. ❶ Apply a sizeable amount of sealant in each corner ❷ Apply a 3/8" nominal bead of sealant around the perimeter where the nail fin meets the door frame STEP 20 Apply corner pad flashing to top corners of nailing fin. Page 10
STEP 21 Cut and install jamb flashing. How to determine correct length of jamb flashing: Rough opening height + width of flashing, less 1/2". Using 6" flashing, this should be rough opening height + 5-1/2". ❸ Align the flashing flush against the door frame with the adhesive strip covering the entire door flange and apply ❶ Wipe the door jamb flange and exterior walls with a clean rag to ensure proper adhesion ❷ Cut and apply jamb flashing for both sides of door. Correct length is 1/2" short of top of head flashing STEP 22 Cut and install head flashing. How to determine correct length of head flashing: Rough opening width + twice the jamb flashing width + 1" overlap for each side. Using 6" flashing, this should be rough opening width + 14". ❷ Cut a strip of flashing long enough so that the head flashing extends 1" beyond the jamb flashing on each side ❶ Wipe head flange, jamb flashing and weather-resistant barrier with a clean rag to ensure proper adhesion ❸ Install head flashing by pressing firmly in place in one direction Page 11
STEP 23 Integrate flashing system into the weather-resistant barrier. ❷ Apply a new piece of flashing over the entire diagonal cut made in the weatherresistant barrier and press into place ❶ Make sure that the flap of the weather-resistant barrier lays flat over the head flashing STEP 24 Apply Great Stuff Pro Window & Door Insulating Foam from interior. ❶ From interior of building, insert foam applicator nozzle approximately 1" into space between the door and the rough opening, and apply a 1" deep bed of foam ❷ Allow foam to cure completely before proceeding DO NOT completely fill the space between the nail fin and the interior face of the opening Page 12
STEP 25 OPTION 1 Insert backer rod. (Wood siding application) Weather-resistant barrier Wood siding Nail fin Head flashing [Head Detail] Insert backer rod. (Vinyl or aluminum siding application) STEP 25 OPTION 2 Weather-resistant barrier Vinyl or Aluminum siding Nail fin Head flashing [Head Detail] Page 13
STEP 25 OPTION 3 Insert backer rod. (Brick exterior application) Weather-resistant barrier Brick Exterior Nail fin Head flashing [Head Detail] STEP 25 OPTION 4 Insert backer rod. (Wood siding and trim application) Weather-resistant barrier Wood Siding and Trim Nail fin Head flashing [Head Detail] Page 14
STEP 26 Apply backer rod and sealant around entire perimeter of window. NOTE: When applying siding or other exterior finish material, leave adequate space between the window frame and exterior finish material. See your sealant supplier for recommendations and instructions for these and other applications. ❶ Apply backer rod and sealant around entire perimeter of door ❸ Clean off excess sealant ❷ Shape sealant to provide a continuous seal STEP 27 Prepare interior wood surfaces for finishing. ❶ Fill all nail holes ❸ Wipe all surfaces with tack cloth or light rag ❷ Sand all interior surfaces with 180 grit sandpaper ❹ Be sure to finish all exposed interior wood surfaces Page 15
Finishing. (Applying paint.) STEP 28 OPTION 1 ❸ When dry, clean door glass ❶ Apply one coat of primer and allow to dry ❷ Apply two coats of paint, lapping 1/16" onto glass to ensure complete coverage STEP 28 OPTION 2 Finishing. (Applying natural finish.) ➏ When dry, clean door glass ❶ Apply clear polyurethane top coat ❺ Apply third coat, if desired, after sanding and wiping surfaces ❹ Apply second coat of polyurethane and lap 1/16" onto glass to ensure complete coverage ❷ When dry, lightly sand with 220 grit sandpaper ❸ Wipe with tack cloth Page 16
STEP 29 Install the handle set. Exterior Interior NOTES See the Eagle Owner s Manual for care and maintenance information. Methods and procedures for installation of siding and other cladding materials, trim, moldings and other finish materials around door openings are not specified in these instructions. Such materials should be installed in conformity with the manufacturer s specifications and/or industry standards for such materials. If masonry cladding is used, the soldier course of masonry must be one-half inch away from the bottom of the sill on all doors. Because all construction must anticipate some water infiltration, it is important that the wall system be designed and constructed to properly manage moisture. Eagle Window & Door is not responsible for claims or damages caused by unanticipated water infiltration, deficiencies in building design, construction and maintenance, failure to install Eagle products in accordance with these instructions, or the use of Eagle products in systems which do not allow for proper management of moisture within the wall system. The determination of the suitability of all building components, including the use of Eagle products, as well as the design and installation of flashing and sealing systems, are the responsibility of you, your architect, or a construction professional. Moisture problems, including unacceptable water infiltration, have been associated with barrier systems such as EIFS (also known as synthetic stucco). Eagle products should not be used in barrier EIFS systems unless Eagle s current, recommended installation procedures for installation of windows and doors into EIFS are used. Any other use of Eagle products with barrier EIFS systems will void the warranty. Contact your sealant supplier to choose a sealant that is compatible with, and that will adhere adequately to, all building materials used in the door area. Important: Perimeter sealant must be Grade NS Class 24 per ASTM C920 and compatible with the window/door product, nail fin and the finished exterior of the building. Use of improper sealant could result in sealant failure, resulting in air and water infiltration Eagle makes no warranty, expressed or implied, that the methods and procedures described in these instructions are suitable for any particular purpose or installation. These instructions do not add to or modify the terms, conditions or limitations of Eagle s manufacturer s warranty. A drip cap is required on all windows and doors. Failure to utilize and incorporate a drip cap could void the Eagle Window & Door warranty. Refer to the Eagle warranty for additional information. These installation procedures have been tested by an independent laboratory under ideal installation conditions using the ANSI/AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S. 2-97 test method for installation, and meet DP45 performance levels for installation only. Note: E-Z Seal is a registered trademark of Fortifiber Corporation. Page 17 Rev 02/08